headgears

noun

plural of headgear
as in hats
a covering for the head usually having a shaped crown in some states a helmet is required headgear for motorcycle riders

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  1. hats
  2. helmets
  3. caps
Noun
  • The tenets of what makes the CMA successful really started then, which was leaders coming together to check their competitive hats at the door for the collective good of the association.
    — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
  • According to the brand, the $58 totes and $98 hats are selling fast, while several other picks throughout the line have already been swooped up by stylish fans.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of hats
Noun
  • Hang up tools, accessories like helmets and body armor, climbing rope and axes, or whatever makes sense for your adventure.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • This year, the NFL reported that adoption of safer helmets is at an all-time high.
    — Matthew Huff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of helmets
Noun
  • Almost all Florida seniors will be affected as Medicare Advantage plans pare benefits and raise deductibles, while traditional Medicare sees higher Part D out-of-pocket spending caps and the elimination of $0-premium standalone drug plans.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
  • That’s up just 4% since 2021, partly because PJM imposed price caps last year.
    — John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of caps
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“Headgears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headgears. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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